Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

23V156000

ManufacturerSpartan Fire, LLCReported2023-03-23Affected166 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Spartan Fire LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, FC-94 and KME Panther firetrucks. After the vehicle is reversed, the transmission control module (TCM) may fail to achieve the 4th gear lockup needed to initiate the water pump.

Risk

A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23007.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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